Dead Souls A Satirical Journey Through the Russian Soul
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Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
29.04.2023
Verlag
CultureaSeitenzahl
496
Maße (L/B/H)
21/14.8/2.7 cm
Gewicht
635 g
Auflage
1. Tirage
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
979-10-418-0100-8
"Dead Souls" by Nikolai Gogol is a seminal work in Russian literature, first published in 1842. The novel is a satirical exploration of Russian society during the era of serfdom. The protagonist, Chichikov, embarks on a peculiar journey across Russia with the aim of purchasing "dead souls"-serfs who have died since the last census but are still counted as living for tax purposes. This scheme allows him to acquire fictitious serfs to mortgage for financial gain. Gogol's narrative is rich with humor and irony, yet it also reveals the tragic undercurrents of Russian life. The novel is often compared to works like "Don Quixote" and "The Pickwick Papers" for its structure and character development. Gogol's portrayal of Russian society is both a critique and a reflection of its complexities, capturing the essence of the "Russian soul" with a blend of pity and tolerance. Despite its unfinished state, "Dead Souls" remains a cornerstone of Russian literature, influencing subsequent generations of writers. Gogol's work is a profound commentary on the human condition, exploring themes of greed, identity, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world.
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